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Dinner Gown
Dinner gown of red velvet. The full-length dress is of deep red velvet, embroidered in black to form an all-over pattern of "fish scales". Neckline is rounded, higher in front than back, and has full-length sleeves with a modified leg-of-mutton effect at the shoulders and zipper closures at wrists. The bodice is seamed, and has a natural waistline. The neckline, waistline, and upper part of sleeves/shoulders are edged in black cording/braid. Skirt is slightly gathered into the waistline braid. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye closure at neck. Small panel lining front of bodice at bust, the rest of the gown unlined. No label sewn in garment, but retains original paper tag: obverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original"; reverse: "Vera Maxwell / Original / Fibre Content / 100% Wool / Style 121 / Size [blank] / Mat. [blank] / Account No. [blank]". This gown is one of the "Dance Hall Girl" dresses from Ms. Maxwell's Southwest American Collection.
Dip-dye dress
Dress of velvet with graduated dye print from white at top to dark blue at hem with dye starting at knee to floor; halter style top with spaghetti straps and 8" slit at CF; flared from waist. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
Double breasted dress
Shift style day dress of oatmeal crochet knit wool. The mid-length dress is of a seed-stitch knit with Peter Pan collar and short sleeves. The collar, upper lapel edge and sleeves are finished with a single stitch crochet binding/edging. Double-breasted with ten self-covered circular buttons arranged in two vertical rows of five each. Dress opens along left vertical row with a single snap and a single small hidden button and loop to secure upper left of panel under collar. Unlined. Black band inside lower hem. Designer's label inside at back near collar: "Norman Norell / New York". Union label inside at hem, partly hidden by hem: 625687.
Double breasted suit
Ensemble: a) Jacket of pale orange woven blend; double breasted; 2 flap covered pockets at hips, 1 pocket at left breast; fully lined in orange synthetic; shoulder pads. b) Pencil skirt of pale orange woven blend; 2 side pockets; 4 panels; 2 darts on either side, front and back. Side zip and button closure. Fully lined in orange synthetic.
Draped dress
Coral pink. silk chiffon evening gown. Full-length evening gown constructed of gathered coral pink chiffon with contrasting gathered orange/pink panels center front and center back. Semi-fitted bodice with high rounded neckline. The neckline is accented with an orange/pink. silk chiffon. scarf panel detail. The scarf is sewn into the neckline from right center back to just short of the left shoulder line. The scarf is asymmetrically shaped and hangs to knee-level. It can be worn hanging loose or cowled at the neck. Full-length set-in gathered sleeves of sheer coral pink chiffon. The sleeves gather into wide cuffs fastened with two covered snaps. Center back zipper closure from neck to hipline within a single hook&eye at the neckline. Natural waist seam with embroidered belt detail. The belt consists of circular medallions of rhinestones and gold bugle beads arranged in a chain motif. Full. floor-length gathered skirt. Fitted lining of coral pink crepe. The lining's skirt is slit to knee-level. Label located over inside left shoulder blade.
Draped dress
Dress of white and gold lamé. Wrap-style with two large hook and eye closures on waistline; five small hook and loops on center front close the bodice which comes to a low V in front. Skirt gathers into waistline; hem slopes up in front. Long sleeves; no collar. Unlined. Designer label: Bill Blass Union label, size and care tags. b) Matching tie belt which comes to a point at the ends.
Draped dress
Dress of blue chiffon. The floor-length dress is formed of two layers, and inner sheath, and an outer layer which is fully ruched, covering the inner sheath completely with layers of draping, and affixed to the inner layer at the neckline, zipper, and at cuffs. The dress has a V-neck at both front and back. The ruching forms "swags" which join at the neckline and center seams on front and back. The three-quarter length sleeves are similarly ruched, anchored along seams running from shoulder to wrist. Center back zipper and hook-and-eye closure. Inner grosgrain ribbon band just below bust which secures with hook-and-eye closure. Designer's label sewn inside at ribbon band: "Halston"
Draped floral dress
a) Day dress of silk faille with yellow, green, and white painterly floral pattern, wide round neckline, sleeveless, modified princess seams creating draped effect diagonally across bodice, natural waistline with darks throughout skirt into waistline, center back invisible zipper, a-line knee-length skirt, fully lined in silk. Labels: Oscar de la Renta, S14, 10. b) Narrow belt of self with self-covered rectangular buckle
Dress
Dress of polychrome cotton print. The floor-length dress is of cotton fabric with a raised "zig-zag" texture, in the style of cotton piqué weaving. It is printed with a series of horizontal bands in geometric designs in blues, reds, greens, tan/brown, orange, and purple. The sleeveless dress has a shallow boat neckline in front and deep squared-off neckline at back. The fitted bodice section ends at the natural waist, into which the long skirt is slightly gathered. The front of the skirt has two patch pockets of the same material, with the print matched to disguise the pockets. One of the lower bands of the skirt is embellished with applied non-functional circular gold-colored "buttons". The hem of the dress has a 7 cm. wide band horizontal band of red wool trim, from which hangs red wool fringe. The center back zipper closure has a single hook-and-eye at top. The dress is lined in red fabric. The dress has two labels sewn inside. At left side at seam is designer's label "Lanvin / Paris New York"; at right side near zipper is size label "6".
Dress
Maxi paper bridesmaid dress of Reemay spun polyester "paper". The long dress is printed with a pattern of impressionistic flowers in greens, pink, blues and purples on a yellow ground. It has a high, rounded neckline with no collar, and opens with a zipper at center back from collar to just above waist. The long, fitted sleeves have a thin band at cuff which extends to be tied into a bow. Empire waistline, from which extend box pleats. The dress appears to have a full, floor-length skirt, but the skirt is actually divided, forming pant legs. No designer labels in garment, but original tag is preserved with it: Obverse: "'Wear-a-while'* / Fashions / with / Reemay [trademark symbol] / Du Pont's Fabulous / New 100% Spun Bonded Polyester / DuPont Reemay brings an entirely new quality to 'conven- / ience fashions'. It has an unusual surface appearance, it / is strong and it is colorfast. Garments of Reemay may be / washed a few times and need no ironing if you use / normal wash-and-wear procedures / DHJ Industries Inc. / [trademark symbol] Registered Du Pont Trademark / * Trademark of / DHJ Industries, Inc." Reverse: "Du Pont / Reemay [trademark symbol] / 100% Spunbonded polyester / flame-retandant finish / comfortable -- because it 'breathes' / retains its body and shape -- long wearing / dries quickly -- stays smooth - needs no ironing / it's strong - won't fray, unravel, split, tear / swirl pattern construction gives it a unique / appearance / to shorten: just cut with scissors ... garment won't unravel! / Reemay [trademark symbol] / is processed, furnished and dis- / tributed by DHJ Industries Inc. / 16 E. 34th St., N.Y., N.Y." The Texas Fashion Collection holds two identical examples of this dress, from the …
Dress
Dress of navy blue silk chiffon. The full-length dress is sleeveless, with narrow straps extending across shoulders and meeting at center of the 2 1/2" wide A-line band at neckline. The straps and neckline band are covered with faux jewels. From the band drops the long A-line skirt of finely-pleated silk chiffon, which conceals a narrow sheath dress underneath. This dress is similar in style to one produced for Halley's 1967 collection.
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Tank dress of ecru silk organza and cotton with floral embellishment of self-fabric at center neckline; bodice is composed of vertical panels of mesh, stretch nylon, and cotton; skirt of paneled, crinkled cotton has ties that can be cinched up gathering the fabric; underskirt of silk organza with ties to raise skirt in sections; full-length; center-back zip closure. Label: Donna Karan/ (Duplicate/ Not For Sale/ Style # Z2043)
Dress
Dress of black wool knit. Skirt gathers into waistline seam. Five rhinestone buttons at center front opening below waist and seven above; closure at neckline reinforced with two snaps. Hook and eye at waistline. Long set-in sleeves with five working buttons each. Knee-length. Black satin bow which is attached at the neckline. Clear rhinestone buttons are formed by large center stone surrounded by 10 smaller stones. Side slit pockets. Unlined. Retailer's label at inside neckline: "Balliets / Oklahoma City, Okla." Belt of black satin. Three inches wide with rectangular self covered buckle. Three rectangular machine-made, barred buttonhole style buckle holes. Back of belt stamped: "6 Norman Norell"
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Brown print silk dress with belt and umbrella.
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Dress of light weight black wool crepe in shift style. High round neck; sleeveless. Street length. Center front opening to hem with 8 large round buttons of heavy silk threads. Slight fullness achieved by gathering from shoulder yoke. Unlined except at yoke. Combined designer/retailer label at center back seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell"
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Day dress in shift style of red/orange wool jersey. Knee length, with short dolman sleeves. 1-1/2" stand-up collar. Center front opening with 28 round self-covered buttons and loops. Side slit pockets. Lined in red silk. Attached tie belt of same fabric at waist. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at inside right opening near neckline: "Marie Leavell"
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A) Sheath style dress of navy silk with seam line at natural waist. Slightly gathered at sides of waist and tapering to a narrow skirt. Short kimono sleeve with gusset at underarm. Hem of sleeves are coming undone. Jewel neckline. Button closure at center back with six navy plastic buttons. Unlined. Size 12. B) Three inch wide belt of self fabric with self fabric buckle. Belt sits above waistline. Designer label: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina Norell".
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Red silk taffeta dress with print of white line/dashes. A) Cocktail dress of red silk taffeta print. The print is of short white lines/dashes, scattered over the entire garment. Short sleeves, collar with rounded "points". Dropped waist, with a wide panel of same fabric with vertical stitching between bodice and skirt. "Tiered" skirt, with a flounce of same material gathered at bottom of dropped waist and continuing to about knee-level. Skirt gathered at dropped waist, under the flounce. Center front opening with 5 small circular self-covered buttons. Zipper at left side from under arm to dropped waist. Unlined. Inner ivory grosgrain belt/petersham with single hook and eye at left side. Seam where flounce joins skirt reinforced on interior with horsehair band. Combined designer's/retailer's label sewn in skirt: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" B) Thin belt of cream leather covered in matching fabric. Rectangular buckle covered in same fabric. No marks on belt.
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Tubular dress of red textured, homespun wool with princess style seams. Tea length. Rounded, jewel neckline. Three-quarter length raglan sleeves with gussets at under arm. Two large patch pockets placed low on hips wrap around side seams. Center front closure with seven red plastic round buttons and bound buttonholes; reinforced at neckline with a snap. Upper portion of dress lined in ivory silk crepe. Retailer label at left inside seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"
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Sheath dress of black cotton poplin(?). Round neckline. Sleeveless with three hooks on left shoulder. Left side zipper with hook and loop. Below knee length. Band of self at front under bust with bow on left gives dress an empire effect. Set in pockets at side seams. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Teal Traina / New York"
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Dress of black silk.
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Dress of black wool. Street length with bracelet length, set-in sleeves having a two-snap closure. Collarless, V-shaped neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Inset waist with gathered skirt trimmed on left with nine non-functioning, square-shaped rhinestone shank buttons and loops. Lined in black silken fabric. Designer label inside back near zipper: Mollie Parnis Boutique / New York Union label at side seam towards hem Manufacturing tag: 17 / Lot #7 / Size 12 Manufacturing tag: Order 63455 / Style 920-12 / Size (?) / Remarks #5 A 17
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Dress of black wool knit. Sleeveless with wide, rounded neckline. A-line with 3-1/2" self belt that crosses the front of the dress, enters into side seam openings and is attached to the lining of the dress at the zippered closure of the lining. Below knee length. Vertical welt pockets at sides. Princess seaming on the back. Center back opening with 5 self-covered buttons and bound buttonholes and two snaps at neckline. Lined in black silk with 3-3/4" band of black lace at hemline. Designer's label at left inside seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York"
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Evening dress of turquoise blue chiffon beaded completely in vertical rows of matching blue bugle beads.
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Dress of navy wool jersey knit. Sleeveless; knee length. Princess line. Brown and navy set in waist/belt with oval shaped placket trimmed with 2 gold and mauve buttons at center front. Center back closure of four matching buttons to waist and zipper below waist. Lined in navy. Designer' label: "Burke-Amey / New York"
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Maxi dress of ivory jersey knit. Long sleeves with zippered wrists. Scooped neckline. Bodice is accented with orange and red geometric insets at neckline and waist. Side slit pockets. Center back zipper. Lined in ivory polyester. Designer's label at base of zipper: "Ronald Amey / New York" Cleaning instructions tag with designer label.
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a) Shift style T-shirt dress of plum-colored cotton jersey. Scoop neck; short sleeves with designers name written on left sleeve. 6" left side slit. b) 1 1/2" self belt.
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Navy blue and white gingham check A) Dress; Short gusset sleeves; blue floral lace and appliques over dress. B) 1 inch wide belt of similar material.
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Dress of black crepe. Elbow length dolman sleeves with underarm insert. Blouson bodice with gathered skirt. Center back closure of self fabric covered buttons and bound buttonholes on bodice. Center back zipper closure in skirt. Contoured black grosgrain petersham is 5" wide at center front and 4" wide at center back closure. Style number 1637.
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Rust brown blue and black plaisley print wool crepe dress with attached belt/sash.
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Red woven wool dress with red leather belt. a) Red woven wool knee-length dress. Long straight sleeve with functioning zipper at cuff. Medic collar. 2 long front patch pockets extend around side. Empire waist seam (short bodice). 2 verticals seams from center shoulder to hem. 22 inch zipper in back. Curved back seams 2 inches below back shoulder to bodice. 6 belt loops. Back seam at elbow on sleeves. Two hook and eye closures on back of collar. Lined in red silk. Designer label on left side of zipper: Geoffrey Beene. SAKS 5th Avenue on inside seam of dress. b) Red leather belt. Front light red back dark red. Three belt holes.
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Dress of black wool knit. Knee-length, with rounded, jewel neckline. Sleeveless with high shoulder yoke. Princess seaming. Center back closure with 5 large circular black plastic buttons and several hidden snaps; bound buttonholes. Lined in black fabric. Designer's label sewn inside skirt lining: "Norman Norell / New York". Retailer's label sewn at inside back left near closure: "Lou Lattimore / Dallas"
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Dress of navy blue wool knit. The mid-length dress has a contrasting red wool knit mandarin collar and long sleeves with red wool knit cuffs. There are two large patch pockets at front. Center front closure with twelve circular mother-of-pearl buttons mounted with gold-colored metal rims and shanks. The buttonholes are bound with the contrasting red wool knit. The dress has an attached wide red wool knit belt/sash which ties at waist in front. The dress is fully lined in dark navy blue silk. Designer's label inside lining of skirt at side seam: "Norman Norell / New York"
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Dress of navy blue wool knit. The mid-length dress has a contrasting red wool knit mandarin collar and long sleeves with red wool knit cuffs. Mandarin collar is stitched down at ends. There are two large patch pockets at front, and a center front closure with twelve circular mother-of-pearl buttons mounted with gold-colored metal rims. The buttonholes are bound with the contrasting red wool knit. The dress has an attached wide red wool knit belt/sash which ties at waist in front. Fully lined in dark navy blue silk. Designer's label inside of skirt, underneath lining, at side seam: "Norman Norell / New York"
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Black silk jersey dress and bodice. a) Under-dress of black silk jersey. Sleeveless with light brown shoulder straps. Skirt gathers at natural waist with 1-3/4 inch insert waistband. Below knee length. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Unlined with black grosgrain petersham. Designer's label at inside center back seam near hem: "Traina-Norell / New York" b) Over bodice of black silk jersey. Bracelet length sleeves with gussets. Collarless with gathered pleating at shoulder and neckline that ends with gathers on right with 8 hook & eyes that wrap to form draping on closure at left. Waist tie of self. Narrow, 1/4 inch petersham at waist with single hook & eye. Unlined.
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Dress of black crochet knit; sheath style. Bracelet length or 3/4 length sleeves, crew neck. Princess seaming. Below knee length. Center back zipper. Unlined. Combined designer/retailer label on right inside seam: "Norman Norell for Neiman-Marcus.
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Dress of red silk crepe. Collarless, V-shaped neckline. Empire waistline with knotted tie at center front having trailing, pointed ends. Long bishop sleeves with decorative tie cuffs and two snaps for closure. Below knee length; flared skirt. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in red silk. Designer's label at left of zipper at neckline: "Mollie Parnis Boutique / New York" Retailer's label at right of zipper at neckline: "Del Ann's / Dallas" Cleaning instructions and union label on center back seam of lining below zipper.
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Wrap dress of red silk dupioni.
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Dress of silk knit with abstract floral design of large pink flowers with green centers. Sleeveless, with wide straps and scooped neckline. Empire waist with darts for fit. Street length. Attached belt of 2" pink velvet ribbon forms a bow at left which closes with two hook & eyes. Center back zipper. Lined in cream organdy(?) with cream acetate inner lining. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Pattullo - Jo Copeland" Retailer's label at left side seam: "Bonwit Teller" Size tag and union label at right hemline.
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A) Dress of navy blue wool jersey knit. Long, dolman sleeves. Jewel neckline. Street length; princess seams. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Large patch pockets at left and right seams. Lined in navy silk. Designer's label at left seam of lining near hem: "Norman Norell / New York" Cleaning instructions label at center front neckline: "Care Instructions / Professionally / Dry Clean Only" B) Sash style belt of matching fabric. Rectangular, 2" x 108". Tubular construction with open ends. Attaches to back of dress.
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Evening gown of apricot silk; boat neck; very large puffed sleeves; dropped waist; slightly gathered floor length skirt.
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Dress of orange wool jersey knit. Knee-length or slightly above. Slight standing collar. Long sleeves. Yoke and collar with white panel lined in pale aqua band. Similar patches on sleeves at cuffs, with two gilt metal chased domed buttons. Attached belt matching the patches on sleeves closes in back with two matching buttons;3-1/2" wide. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eyes at neck. Lined in orange. Designer's label: "Ronald Amey / New York"
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Cocktail dress of wool/ cotton blend in engineered print of Japanese blue roses and Georgia O'Keeffe cow skulls pieced with black. Knee length with flared skirt; rounded neckline with deep U-shaped back. Elbow length raglan sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Lined in black.
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A) Afternoon or tea/garden party dress of white organdy cotton with three rows of alençon lace separated by two rows of pin tucks. Natural waist gathers at attached cummerbund style belt/sash of pink satin. Full length; scooped, bound neckline. Short puffed sleeves are elasticized at the shoulders. Left side zipper closure. Bodice lined in ivory silk crepe; skirt unlined. Embroidered label at zipper: "Ann" B) Separate petticoat of matching organdy cotton lined in ivory silk crepe. Closure of two hook & eyes on white grosgrain waistband and two snaps on crepe lining. Designer/retailer label at center back seam of lining: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
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Dress of multi-colored linen stripes on block cotton ground; square neck; sleeveless; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
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Dress in shift style of navy and cream wool. Dress is constructed in triangular blocks with top half the dress from left armscye to right hem in navy and the bottom half is cream. Mid-calf length; bateau neckline, Double welt pocket on front right side. Closure of five navy plastic buttons along left shoulder seam. Sleeveless. Lined in white synthetic. Designer's label at left side seam of lining near hem: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label: "Neiman-Marcus" Union label, cleaning instructions and size tags at right side seam of lining.
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Dress of black stretch satin; princess seaming with lowered waist; boat neck; knee length. Designer Label: Todd / Oldham
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Day dress of black cotton printed with tiny all-over white polka-dots. Sleeveless. Rounded neckline. Slim to hips with full skirt. Gathered at dropped waist and with inner short petticoat. "Divided" at front by deep pleat to create culotte effect. Two large patch pockets in skirt at front. Center back zipper closure. Unlined. Designer's label inside at back: "Geoffrey Beene".
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Dress of brown herringbone weave.
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Dress of pinecone or pomegranate Renaissance-inspired gold pigment screen printed on black knit; crew neck; cap sleeves; floor length with back vent. Designer Label: Times Seven / 7 / Todd Oldham
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